Stevenson News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Stevenson and Jackson County, Alabama and surrounding communities.
HOLLYWOOD, Ala. — Nearly four decades after construction stopped at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Jackson County, the long-dormant site is once again drawing attention as a possible location for nuclear power generation. The Tennessee Valley Authority is currently evaluating the Bellefonte property for potential future development as electricity demand continues to grow across the …
Want to learn how to climb but don’t know where to start? Fiery Gizzard State Park is offering a course showcasing the basics of rock climbing. During this beginner-friendly introduction, you will practice your knot ties, learn climbing commands, and exercise climbing safety standards with instructor and Park Ranger Josh. You’ll then have the opportunity …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Jackson County Public Works has announced that the bridge located on County Road 81, between County Road 685 and State Route 117 nearest address 747 County Road 81, in Flat Rock will be closed for replacement beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. The bridge will remain closed continuously for the duration of the project, which is …
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As rounds of severe weather moved through the area on Monday afternoon and evening causing damage in some portions of the region, the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to help by reporting any storm-related damage they encounter. Emergency officials say reports from the public provide valuable information that …
Here’s the unofficial results from June 16th’s Alabama Primary Runoff Elections… Stay with SValleyNow.com for continuing election coverage every year. Please upgrade your browser Information from WAAY-TV
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Holcomb has won the Republican runoff election for Jackson County sheriff, defeating Chief Deputy Eric Woodall and securing the party’s nomination for the county’s top law enforcement position. Unofficial election results show Holcomb received 62.3 percent of the vote, while Woodall garnered 37.7 percent. The race …
Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall trapped cave explorers in two separate caves in Jackson County, Alabama on Sunday, prompting large-scale rescue operations that ultimately ended with all individuals safely rescued. According to Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen, rescue crews successfully brought all stranded explorers to safety from both caves and transported them back to their …
